Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

OF

“NELOGI SAND MINING BLOCK NO. 17”

EXTENT –12-00 Acres (4.85 Ha)

ADJACENT TO

SY. NO- 484/2, 514/2, 514/1, 516 & 517

IN NELOGI - VILLAGE,

JEWARGI – TALUK,

KALABURAGI – DISTRICT

0 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Name of the project Nelogi Sand Mining Block No. 17 Open Quarrying Excavation Sand Block. Name of the Applicant Sri. Ashok Hanamant Mang Post, Afzalpur Taluk Kalaburagi District. Location Adjacent to Sy. No – 484/2, 514/2, 514/1, 516 & 517 in Nelogi - Village, Jewargi – Taluk, Kalaburagi – District. Maximum production capacity 25000 tons/annum Mining method Semi Mechanized Open quarrying excavation Source of water 1 2.0 KLD of Potable water will be sourced through Bore wells of nearby village for 11 workers Extent of Sand Block area 4.85 Ha

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Site Description The proposed Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 is adjacent to Sy. No – 484/2, 514/2, 514/1, 516 & 517 in Nelogi - Village, Jewargi – Taluk, Kalaburagi – District. The Nelogi Sand Mining Block No. 17 is proposed for ordinary sand Quarrying over an extent of 12-00 Acres (4.85Ha) fddfffffffBloks Choice of Fuel bloks fgfgfggfgfgfgfgfgdfbblocks No fuel will be used in the proposed mining activity.

Common Facilities The common facilities such as resting hut & Drinking water facility and first aid box will be provided near the site.

Source & Availability of water Total water requirement will be 12.0 KLD. Water is basically required for domestic purpose only. Water will be sourced from the Borewell of nearby village.

1 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 Pollution Control Measures Dust is the likely pollutant generated during vehicular movement. However the proposed mining operation will be carried out as per MOEF circulars. Hence there will not be any fugitive dust due to the mining operations. This will be controlled by avoiding overloading of dumpers consequently spillage and by controlling speed of dumpers.

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/ letter of intent should be given: Department of Mines and Geology Permission letter No. GABHUE/HUNIKA/SA. MA./2017- 18/2452 dated 05.09.2017.

2.1 Need for the project and importance to the region: Sand is an extremely needful material for the construction. Different types of sands are used for construction like pit sand, river sand and sea sand. Sand which is used in the construction purpose must be clean, free from waste stones and impurities. River sand is procured from river streams and banks and is fine in quality unlike pit sand. This type of sand has rounded grains generally in white-grey colour. River sand has many uses in the construction purpose such as plastering etc. The source of river sand will be river bed so it can be made available only from mining. In view of the tremendous growth in Construction & infrastructure it has been proposed to excavate Bhima river bed from Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 which has found to have high deposits of River sand.

2.2 Demand- Supply Gap: There is a good demand for River sand as River sand is much more superior for construction purpose than any other sand used for construction.

2.3 Imports vs. Indigenous production: Not applicable. 2.4 Export Possibility: Not applicable

2 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 2.5 Domestic/ export Markets: The materials will be sold within state for construction and other infrastructure projects.

2.6 Employment Generation This project will lead to indirect employment opportunities. Local people will be benefitted with the sand excavation, sand transportation, in trade and other ancillary services. Employment in these sectors will be primarily temporary or contractual and involvement of unskilled labor will be more

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT The proposed project is open quarrying river sand excavation on the sand block of Kalaburagi district in an area of Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 over an extent of 12-00 Acres 3.2 LOCATION Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 sand adjacent to Sy. No – 484/2, 514/2, 514/1, 516 & 517 in Nelogi - Village, Jewargi – Taluk, Kalaburagi – District

3.3 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION It is proposed to excavate sand block from Nelogi Sand Block No.04 of 25,000 Tons /annum from the blocks. The period of extraction of sand will be 5 years.

3.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS 3.4.1 MODE OF WORKING: The mining shall be done Semi Mechanized. An approach road connecting to each individual block of the Block will be made separately and the same road will be used for transport. The area where significant quantity of water present mining activity will be avoided there. Mining work shall be carried out in one bench of 2.00 m deep from surface level of river bed. The mine face will be inclined towards the periphery for safety. Water shall be sprinkled on River Sand to suppress any dust that may be raised during digging and loading operations. Extraction and loading of mineral into dumpers shall be carried out mechanically. Silt extracted if any shall also be loaded mechanically and stacked separate.

3 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 3.4.2 DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION PROGRAMME The mining shall be done Semi Mechanized. The working period for mining will be restricted to 275 days (9 months) and during rainy season no mining shall be undertaken. The mining operations in the lease area would be confined to day light hours from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm. Mining of sand shall also take cognizance of the location of the active channel bank. It shall be located sufficiently away preferably more than 3 m away (inwards) safety zone from the bank to minimize effects on river bank erosion and avoid consequent channel migration. There after a haul road, 4 m wide will be made along the side. Dumpers will be used for the mineral transportation. There is no generation of O/B & waste. It shall also be ensured that mining will not be carried out below water table. Year wise ordinary sand development & production are given below.

PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL FOR 1st YEAR PLAN RANGE OF TOTAL BULK TOTAL AREA DEPTH OF THE VOLUME DENSITY QUANTITY In sq. m. SAND BLOCK In Cu. m. Cu.m/Ton IN TONNES in m. 37,701 0.2 to 2.00 14,534.9 1.72 25,000 PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL FOR 2nd YEAR PLAN RANGE OF TOTAL BULK TOTAL AREA DEPTH OF THE VOLUME DENSITY QUANTITY In sq. m. SAND BLOCK In Cu. m. Cu.m/Ton IN TONNES in m. 37,701 0.2 to 2.00 14,534.9 1.72 25,000 PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL FOR 3rd YEAR PLAN RANGE OF TOTAL BULK TOTAL AREA DEPTH OF THE VOLUME DENSITY QUANTITY In sq. m. SAND BLOCK In Cu. m. Cu.m/Ton IN TONNES in m. 37,701 0.2 to 2.00 14,534.9 1.72 25,000 PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL FOR 4th YEAR PLAN RANGE OF TOTAL BULK TOTAL AREA DEPTH OF THE VOLUME DENSITY QUANTITY In sq. m. SAND BLOCK In Cu. m. Cu.m/Ton IN TONNES in m. 37,701 0.2 to 2.00 14,534.9 1.72 25,000 PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL FOR 5th YEAR PLAN RANGE OF TOTAL BULK TOTAL AREA DEPTH OF THE VOLUME DENSITY QUANTITY In sq. m. SAND BLOCK In Cu. m. Cu.m/Ton IN TONNES in m. 37,701 0.2 to 2.00 14,534.9 1.72 25,000 4 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 3.4.3 Life of the Mine: At the given rate of proposed saleable Ordinary sand production of 25,000 tons/annum from the block. The rejects in the form of pebbles and clay will be back filled in the extracted area as reclamation.

3.4.4 WATER REQUIREMENT The proposed Mining activity requires 12.0 KLD of water. This includes water for domestic purpose. Water required will be sourced from bore wells available in surrounding village The depth of mining shall be restricted to 1.50m/water level, whichever is less. Hence there will not be any significant impact on hydrology of the river. Water Requirement calculation Total No of Employees 11 Nos. Domestic water requirement 0.5 KLD Waste water generation @ 0.8*domestic 0.4 KLD Length of approach road 0.35 km Water requirement for dust suppression @30KLD/km 10.5 KLD Total Saplings proposed 200 Nos. Water requirement for plantation @ 5lpd/sapling 1.0 KLD Total water requirement 12.0 KLD

3.4.5 Waste Disposal During the plan period, waste will be removed/ excavated, these mineral rejects like shingle and pebbles at river bed will be dumped back in the worked out areas as a part of reclamation.

3.4.6 Ultimate pit limit: Ultimate pit limit 1.00 meters is with a slope of 300.

3.4.7 Programme of afforestation: It is proposed to develop green belt along approach roads and banks of stream /river. Every year it is proposed to carry out afforestation by planting 200 saplings per annum. The species chosen for green belt are fast growing with good canopy & dense leaf density, eco friendly commercial/spices & ornamental plants to give good aesthetic look.

5 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 4.1 Site Connectivity: Componen Description Roadt NH 218 – 6.00 kms (S) ( to Road ) Rail Ganagapur road Railway Station – 30.60 Kms (N) 4.2 LAND USE The Sand block area is open surface excavation on Bhima river bed. The land use will be converted to mining area.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY(ALONG WITH MAP): The topography of the area is essence consists of small ordinary sand bars, flat ground & slope/ gradient in all directions. Topography of the surroundings is both structurally & lithologically controlled, The Bhima River bed extending in West to East strike direction. The notified quarrying lease area is covered over a length of average 654 mtrs with an average width of 74 mtrs & the river is flowing from South to North the highest elevation is 388 mtrs & lowest elevation is 387 mtrs (pit bottom) above the MSL with in the sand Block.

4.4 SOIL QUALITY The land is rugged sandy and barren area having thick sand cover. The area is not having top soil or fertile soil.

4.5 CLIMATIC DATA The southwest monsoon sets in the middle of June and extends till the end of September. Bulk of the annual rainfall occurs during this season, which constitutes over 75% of the annual rainfall. Significant rainfall occurs during the winter monsoon owing to northeastern monsoon, which constitutes 15% of the annual rainfall. Normal Rainfall of the district is 777 mm (1901 - 70) and actual rainfall is 881.10 mm (2005). Normal rainy days (as per 1901 - 70) are 46. Although, consistent normal rainfall is prevalent, , & Chitapur taluks experience mild drought conditions. district lies in the northern plains of Karnataka and has semi – arid type of climate. Dry climate prevails for most part of the year. December is the coldest month with mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures being 29.50C & 150 to 100C respectively. During peak summer, temperature shoots up to 450C. Relative humidity varies from 26% in summer to 62% in winter.

6 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 4.6 FLUCTUATION OF WATER TABLE: The sand mining will be limited to 1.50m which is in accordance with MoEF stipulations / Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2013. Hence the ground water depletion will not occur due to the proposed sand mining.

4.7 HYDROLOGY OF RIVER It is open quarrying surface sand mining only. Due to excavation the river-bed becomes flattish. Then the river will be free from over siltation, which may be a reason to the regional hydrodynamics. The depth of mining shall be restricted to 1.50 m /water level, whichever is less. Hence there will not be any significant change in Hydrology of the river.

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF: 5. 1 PLANNING CONCEPT The mining operations will be taken as per the Approved Quarry Plan.

5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION No population projection is anticipated as the proposed mining operations require less number of labours. Unskilled labour required for the mining operations will be absorbed from the nearby villages.

5.3 ENITIES / FACILITIES Temporary Rest hut and drinking water facilities and first aid box will be provided.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 MINING AREA: Mining is proposed to be carried out by Semi Mechanized open quarrying excavation method. JCB / Excavator/ wheel loader will be utilized for excavation.

6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) No residential area is proposed nearby Sand block area.

6.3 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT Water required for the Domestic purposes will be arranged from the bore wells of nearby village. 7 Pre-Feasibility Report – Nelogi Sand Mining Block No.17 6.4 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT No waste water generation from mining operations.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ( R & R PLAN) Not applicable.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion(Time schedule for the project to be given): Quarrying will start within a month after getting EC clearance depending on the seasons as no mining operations are proposed during rainy season. The ultimate pit limit is up to 2.00 meters. ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project: Estimated project cost is 66 lakhs. It is economically viable as it is quarrying of River Sand. Cost of project for 5 years Rs. Wages of Employees for 5 year 2640000 Machineries 1,000,000 Water Requirement 407830 Environmental Monitoring 120000 Occupational Health and safety 100000 Afforestation 500000 Transportation 1800000 Miscellaneous & Others 100000 Total 6667830

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION) i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area: The Project will bring economic benefits to the state. The mining operations shall be providing employment to approximately 11 persons directly in the excavation and transportation of sand. Most of the local people are likely to be benefited. This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. Mining is expected to have positive impact on socio-economic life of people living in nearby villages.

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